Stephen Lott

Stephen Lott

Value Stream Lead / Project Control

location of Stephen LottArlington, Texas, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project, Product, and Process Management Professional (PMP, SMC, CSPO)

  • Education

    • The University of Texas at Arlington

      2009 - 2013
      Master's degree Sociology Cum Laude

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Delta - International Sociological Honor Society Published Thesis - Lott, Stephen. "The News We Use: A Mixed Methods Analysis Of Cable News Media Polarization." (2014). Masters in SociologyBachelors in SociologyMinor in PsychologyConcentrations – Social Psychology, Group Dynamics, Political Sociology, Pragmatism, Symbolic Interactionism, Conflict Theory

  • Experience

    • Fluidic Techniques

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2017
      Value Stream Lead / Project Control

      Value Stream Lead• Identified customer and organizational value streams for waste areas and inefficient flow• Managed a core implementation team to measure baseline output and perform small-scale Kaizen experiments• Implemented Lean Office practices to reduce waste and increase efficiency• Implemented strategic process improvement to overhaul outdated systems and improve worker satisfaction and on time delivery• Tracked metrics of all process change and reported quarterly results on efficacy• Generated and maintained strategic implementation schedules outlining 2 year company goals and milestones, along with metric collection schedulesProject Control• Coordinated, planned and executed multi-million dollar projects for international Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies • Generated and maintained case specific project schedules, progress reports, and other planning documentation, including QA procedures (Inspection and Test Plans)• Formatted, sent, and received customer and production transmittals• Served as customer liaison regarding approval and production statuses Show less

    • Pacific Tradewinds Coffee Co.

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Quality Process Improvement Manager

      Quality Process Improvement Manager• Direct implementation of industry best practices.• Design and document manufacturing Standards of Procedure (SOP), Work Instructions (WI), Hazard Analysis / Critical Control Point Plans (HACCP), and Quality Records in accordance with Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards.• Oversee 3rd party audit Quality Certification and HACCP Training to ensure safe food handling and manufacturing practices.

    • HealthMarkets, Inc.

      Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
      Business Process Analyst / Project Manager
    • Optum

      Apr 2021 - Apr 2023
      Project Manager
    • City of Arlington

      Apr 2023 - now
      Project Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      Oct 2017
    • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

      Scrum Alliance
      Dec 2024
    • Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

      Scrum Alliance
      Dec 2024